They're setting him up to be a different sort of opponent to any that Spartacus has faced so far, one that respects him and won't underestimate him.

I like it a lot. The scenes with the Gladiator trainer were very well done.

CCa1ss1e

Canada3231 Posts

January 26 2013 14:29 GMT

#24

hah.. sweet episode eh?

derpface

Sweden925 Posts

January 26 2013 14:58 GMT

#25

Cant wait to watch the new season of this show. I fucking love it!!!

d00p

711 Posts

January 26 2013 15:53 GMT

#26

On January 24 2013 12:22 Zariel wrote:
Blood, Fighting and Titties. What more do we want?!

In addition to T&A we want some bush also. And we do get it.

Drowsy

United States4876 Posts

January 26 2013 16:35 GMT

#27

Haven't watched the first ep of this season yet. I really enjoyed last season and the first season a lot. Very in on this thread. Hope this one is very heavy on titties and ass.

Zerg.Zilla

Hungary5029 Posts

January 26 2013 16:43 GMT

#28

The last two season was awesome!After IronSquid the first thing i do is watch the first episod! ^_^

Miami Metro

70 Posts

January 26 2013 19:14 GMT

#29

Is it just me who's not terribly excited over this.

Watching the trailer and seeing the new Spartacus actor just reminded me how below average the last season was, and how the only parts of it I enjoyed were when he was not the main character in the scene. His fake grieving, his fake anger, his fake leadership were all very annoying aspects of the last season. I'll only watch this third season for Gannicus.

Also, where's Crixus in all these trailers? The lack of Crixus seems to imply he dies early on, in which case again I'll be losing my interest.

Arachne

South Africa426 Posts

January 26 2013 20:12 GMT

#30

Well... you can answer every question you have by reading the wikipedia spoiler. it has been fairly on point about everything... Historical accuracy trumps acting prowess. and ye, I miss the 1st season guy too.

a176

Canada6688 Posts

January 27 2013 04:53 GMT

#31

So the opening episode I'd give a 7/10.

Spoilers:
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Loses points for not being exactly the most thrilling opening episode. The opening scene with spartacus' horse was kind of stupid. I would say the choreography was a bit on the lower end of things. And the acting in general leaved much to be desired. But most of this is being really specific with the criticism, as a whole I enjoyed it. Looking forward to the new 'bad guy'

dAPhREAk

Nauru12397 Posts

January 27 2013 05:04 GMT

#32

this isnt the guy from blood and sand right? looks good nonetheless. enjoyed the first one immensely, second was meh.

Drowsy

United States4876 Posts

January 27 2013 05:12 GMT

#33

I liked the first episode. The fight scenes kinda dragged on in places. I really enjoyed all of the Crassus and son scenes. One thing this show has historically done extremely well is make their antagonists/villains likeable characters with believable and human motivations and desires rather than blindly evil assholes. Seems like they're going even further in this direction with Crassus, and this is likely because of the way the series will most likely be ending (Crassus will defeat Spartacus).

hpty603

United States262 Posts

January 27 2013 06:17 GMT

#34

Just watched the first episode and I'm super pumped. As a lover of history and a classicist, this show can be appalling at times. But as a man, fuck yeah it's awesome

Sabu113

United States11084 Posts

January 27 2013 06:34 GMT

#35

Looks like it will be fun which is all I really expect out of the show now. It's missing some dynamism it had at the villa. Crassus/gladiator was well done. Surprised they jumped ahead to Crassus already. There are some interesting historical moments they could touch upon.

MVega

763 Posts

January 27 2013 06:38 GMT

#36

I liked it. I thought the opening scene with Spartacus on the horse was amazingly stupid, and the little random orgy with Gannicus was thrown in just for fan service, but other than that it was totally awesome.

On January 27 2013 14:04 dAPhREAk wrote:
this isnt the guy from blood and sand right? looks good nonetheless. enjoyed the first one immensely, second was meh.

If you mean the original Spartacus actor, no, not him, that guy died.

lethal111

Canada460 Posts

January 27 2013 06:48 GMT

#37

I have a question, if Julius the young kid that belongs to Macrus?

GoingGoingGone

Slovakia529 Posts

January 27 2013 07:16 GMT

#38

I don't know... if I have the time, I might watch it. Vengeance was okay, but it had a lot of dull and boring moments where the blood & sex thing was basically useless and was there just for the appeal. Plus, one of my favourite characters died at the end + Show Spoiler +

Onomaeus

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So until I'm bored, I'll stick with the new series of Californication, thank you. :D

CCa1ss1e

Canada3231 Posts

January 27 2013 07:36 GMT

#39

yeah, watched vengeance and gods of the arena.. blood and sand was just so much cooler when I watched it.

dAPhREAk

Nauru12397 Posts

January 27 2013 08:22 GMT

#40

On January 27 2013 15:38 MVega wrote:
I liked it. I thought the opening scene with Spartacus on the horse was amazingly stupid, and the little random orgy with Gannicus was thrown in just for fan service, but other than that it was totally awesome.

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If you mean the original Spartacus actor, no, not him, that guy died.

i thought he beat it. shit. =(